19 Indians were killed by lightning

All India state radio reported that at least 19 people died and 7 were injured as a result of a lightning strike in the eastern state of Bihar.

According to Sputnik, heavy rain with lightning has hit the state of Bihar in the last 24 hours and affected 10 districts. Local media reports indicate that most of the victims were people who were working in the area when the lightning struck or were sheltering under trees during the rain.

India Meteorological Department for 24 hours Future has issued a yellow alert and predicted heavy rain with thunder in northern, southeastern and south-central parts of Bihar. It is worth mentioning that every year at the beginning of the Indian monsoon season, hundreds of people are killed by lightning in this country.

Earth’s temperature has been 1.1 degrees warmer since the beginning of the industrial age, and if countries do not drastically reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, the warming process will continue. The last eight years have been the hottest recorded years in the history of the planet.

Climate changes play an important role in global warming. Scientists also say that climate change has increased the risk of hot and dry weather, which fuels fires.

Translator: Mina Azimi